preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈper-əd-nəs 
also
-ˈperd-nəs
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of adequate preparation in case of war
Examples of preparedness in a Sentence
The military is in a state of preparedness.
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But potential new threats are emerging — even as counties face budget cuts that could sacrifice future preparedness.
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
Officials from more than 147 of Connecticut’s 169 municipalities participated in the drills, including town clerks, registrars, emergency managers, and state, local, and federal agencies to enhance planning and preparedness for any disruptions on Election Day.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024
Better communication between utilities and nursing homes, and including the facilities in regional disaster preparedness plans, is critical to keep residents safe.
—Kate Ruder, CNN, 11 June 2024
Having an understanding of the EF scale, which is used to rank tornadoes' intensity based on the severity of their damage, is crucial for tornado preparedness, helping Midwesterners remember that all tornadoes can have serious consequences, despite their ranking.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2024
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
Officials from more than 147 of Connecticut’s 169 municipalities participated in the drills, including town clerks, registrars, emergency managers, and state, local, and federal agencies to enhance planning and preparedness for any disruptions on Election Day.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024
Better communication between utilities and nursing homes, and including the facilities in regional disaster preparedness plans, is critical to keep residents safe.
—Kate Ruder, CNN, 11 June 2024
Having an understanding of the EF scale, which is used to rank tornadoes' intensity based on the severity of their damage, is crucial for tornado preparedness, helping Midwesterners remember that all tornadoes can have serious consequences, despite their ranking.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2024
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preparedness
noun
pre·pared·ness
pri-ˈpar-əd-nəs
-ˈper-
-ˈper-
also -ˈpa(ə)rd-nəs,
or -ˈpe(ə)rd-
: the quality or state of being prepared
especially
: a state of readiness for war
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